Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ-- Umbrellas were the thing on a wet and cold Mardi Gras As Zulu makes its turn onto Canal Street from St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, La. Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A parade goer holds an umbrella for one of the St. Augustine Marching 100 Band by Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu Tramps parade past Gallier Hall with the One Mind Brass Band on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Rain drops collect on the bell of sousaphones of Talladega College Marching Band as the Krewe of Zulu parades past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- 2014 Zulu King Garren Mims Sr. smiles as he toasts on behalf of the Krewe of Zulu parades at Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his wife Gayle Benson let the good times roll with New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond as the Krewe of Zulu parades past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The McDonogh 35 Marching Band parades in the Krewe of Zulu parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A Brass Band plays while a member of the Krewe of Zulu holds a coconut as they parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Talladega College Marching Band parades in the Krewe of Zulu parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Elks Krewe of Orleanians truck parade rolls down St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Elks Krewe of Orleanians truck parade rolls down St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The U.S. Marine Corps precedes Rex on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain gets a kiss as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu parades on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu parades on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A wet crawfish was spotted as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain gets a kiss as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Dilbert takes some time of work to enjoy the Krewe of Zulu parade on St. Charles on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Dilbert takes some time of work to enjoy the Krewe of Zulu parade on St. Charles on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A Brass Band plays while a member of the Krewe of Zulu holds a coconut as they parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. A member of the Walking Warriors hands out a coconut.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Martin Behrman Charter School marching band was under wraps to ward off the rain and cold.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Minister of Fun, center, leads the Tramps, a walking group in the club, down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade. Queen Georgette Mims greets her subjects.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. King Garren Mims rolls down Jackson Avenue at the start of the parade.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which rolled at 8 a.m. on Jackson Avenue. A rider of the Big Shot float prepares to throw.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which licked off carnival at 8 a.m . The Big Shot float heads down Jackson Avenue in the rain and cold.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Minister of Fun leads the Tramps, a walking group in the club, down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. A member of the Tramps, a walking group in the club, walks down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. King Garren Mimms rolls down Jackson Avenue at the start of the parade.

Zulu salutes Mandela in annual Mardi Gras parade

Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ-- Umbrellas were the thing on a wet and cold Mardi Gras As Zulu makes its turn onto Canal Street from St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, La. Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A parade goer holds an umbrella for one of the St. Augustine Marching 100 Band by Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu Tramps parade past Gallier Hall with the One Mind Brass Band on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Rain drops collect on the bell of sousaphones of Talladega College Marching Band as the Krewe of Zulu parades past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- 2014 Zulu King Garren Mims Sr. smiles as he toasts on behalf of the Krewe of Zulu parades at Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his wife Gayle Benson let the good times roll with New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond as the Krewe of Zulu parades past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The McDonogh 35 Marching Band parades in the Krewe of Zulu parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A Brass Band plays while a member of the Krewe of Zulu holds a coconut as they parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Talladega College Marching Band parades in the Krewe of Zulu parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Elks Krewe of Orleanians truck parade rolls down St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Elks Krewe of Orleanians truck parade rolls down St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The U.S. Marine Corps precedes Rex on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain gets a kiss as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu parades on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- The Krewe of Zulu parades on St. Charles Ave. on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A wet crawfish was spotted as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain smiles as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Pete Fountain gets a kiss as Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club walks along St. Charles before the Krewe of Zulu on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Dilbert takes some time of work to enjoy the Krewe of Zulu parade on St. Charles on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- Dilbert takes some time of work to enjoy the Krewe of Zulu parade on St. Charles on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON-- A Brass Band plays while a member of the Krewe of Zulu holds a coconut as they parade past Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, in New Orleans, La., March 4, 2014.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. A member of the Walking Warriors hands out a coconut.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Martin Behrman Charter School marching band was under wraps to ward off the rain and cold.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Minister of Fun, center, leads the Tramps, a walking group in the club, down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade. Queen Georgette Mims greets her subjects.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. King Garren Mims rolls down Jackson Avenue at the start of the parade.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which rolled at 8 a.m. on Jackson Avenue. A rider of the Big Shot float prepares to throw.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which licked off carnival at 8 a.m . The Big Shot float heads down Jackson Avenue in the rain and cold.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. The Minister of Fun leads the Tramps, a walking group in the club, down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. in Central City. A member of the Tramps, a walking group in the club, walks down Jackson Avenue.

Advocate photo by JOHN MCCUSKER -- Zulu Salutes Mandela was the theme of the 2014 Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club parade, which kicked off carnival at 8 a.m. King Garren Mimms rolls down Jackson Avenue at the start of the parade.

The Krewe of Zulu paid tribute to late South African President Nelson Mandela Tuesday when its krewemembers braved the rain and cold to hold their yearly Carnival extravaganza.